Redefining Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Talent-Driven
Private Equity
WAD Capital partners with SMEs within 300km of Brussels, focusing on B2B, energy transition, and healthcare services. By empowering mid-to-senior career executives and leveraging our proprietary deal sourcing mechanism, we drive sustainable growth and innovation.
We screen 500 entrepreneurs annually, to select 10 exceptional candidates ready to build on the legacy of retiring owners.
Supported by a network of family offices, institutional investors, and international entrepreneurs, we foster your successful transition by our highly talented CEO, enabling high return investment in the company you know best which are the key ingredients to our mutual success.
Whether you’re an SME owner seeking a legacy-preserving partner, a candidate entrepreneur ready for leadership, or an LP looking for ethical, high-return investments, WAD Capital ensures a balanced, value-driven approach.
You could be part of it!
“The only specialised private equity fund focusing on succession and generation transitions”
Our investment approach
At WAD Capital, we see extraordinary opportunity where others see crisis. Our search fund model connects capable leadership with established SMEs in technical services markets, preserving jobs while unlocking value for investors.
We specialize in acquiring €10-30M revenue companies in fragmented sectors with proven track records seeking their next chapter.
Business Foundations
Helping entrepreneurs to acquire SMEs with €1-5M EBITDA in fragmented markets.
Growth & Innovation
Fostering innovation by leveraging market fragmentation for robust growth.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
Supporting a cohort of CEOs to assume leadership during pivotal succession phases.
Residents
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Kristof Lemahieu
Healthcare & Proactive Health Management
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Frédéric Schilling
RACHP
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Guy-Louis de le Vingne
Energy & Climate Transition
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Steven Bourgeois
Fire Safety & Protection
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Ulrik Vercruysse & Peter van den Steen
Data Technology
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Thomas Muyldermans
Engineering Consulting Services
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Michaël Vandelaer
Circularity
* Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
ETA* Accelerator
Inspired by the traditional search fund model with a strategic twist and tech-driven approach.
Accelerated Process
Our strategic approach significantly shortens the acquisition cycle, enhancing efficiency and precision throughout the process.
Capital Commitment
WAD Capital provides complete financial backing, ensuring access to the necessary capital to support robust and agile growth strategies.
Strategic Synergies
Our network of industry investors provides unparalleled insights, ensuring transformative business growth.
Technological Edge
With the incorporation of technology, your company maintains an edge in identifying and nurturing future investment opportunities.
Investment Journey
Our Investment Journey is a strategic process focused on delivering exceptional outcomes. From identifying opportunities with our proprietary Generative DealFlow™ to driving growth through digitisation, we guide SMEs at every step. Our approach combines data-driven insights, hands-on leadership, and a dedication to preserving legacy while fostering future success.
Negotiation & Acquisition
Our transparent, fair negotiation process leverages Generative DealFlow™ insights to craft strategies that honour legacies and drive growth. We provide full financial backing for seamless transitions.
Digitisation
Using Generative DealFlow™, we implement tailored digitisation solutions to enhance efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making, ensuring scalable growth aligned with the company’s vision.
Search, contact & diligence
We use our proprietary Generative DealFlow™ to identify high-potential SMEs, combining data analytics, automated screening, and our network. This ensures a thorough understanding of each company’s strengths and fit with our strategy.
Observation
Post-acquisition, we observe and analyse company culture, operations, and market dynamics, using Generative DealFlow™ to refine strategies for immediate and long-term success.
Process
We streamline processes to solidify growth, focusing on leadership development and operational excellence. This ensures profitability, resilience, and a strong ethical foundation for future success.
Strategic Advantages
We make Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition accessible by integrating technology, proven leadership, and regional expertise.
Investment Model
Our CEO cohort model leverages technology to equip leaders to drive innovation and ensure SME stability with balanced returns.
Geographic Focus
Focusing on Europe’s SME landscape, we take a regional approach that aligns with the heritage and needs of legacy businesses.
Growth & Adaptation
Our strategy adapts to market shifts, enabling us to consistently refine operations and scale for sustainable growth and leadership.
Community Engagement
We foster a collaborative environment where entrepreneurs, CEOs, and experts connect to share knowledge and success.
Cohort model
Leaders driving innovation while safeguarding the foundations of legacy businesses. Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.
Redefining ETA
WAD Capital reimagines ETA, combining innovation with respect for legacy businesses. We guide leaders to drive growth while safeguarding and building upon strong foundations.
Empowering Leaders
Our CEOs foster growth and embrace digital transformation. With WAD’s support, they bring fresh perspectives to legacy businesses, ensuring long-term success and modernisation.
Investment Strategy
We focus on unlocking the potential of SMEs by merging tradition with digitisation. Our data-driven approach and network ensure businesses grow while staying true to their heritage.
Join Our Mission
We invite leaders who are ready to innovate while preserving what makes businesses great. As a CIR, you’ll drive transformation, and growth while respecting the legacy of European SMEs.
Care-Profit
Our response to the limitations of the traditional ESG framework. This model weaves together our commitment to ethical practices with the fundamental objective of profitability, offering a balanced and pragmatic approach to business operations.
Our CARE-PROFIT model, aligns financial goals with societal and environmental responsibilities, setting standards for responsible, profitable investment.
Clear Metrics
Employing simpler, more direct indicators for performance, eliminating the ambiguity of ESG standards.
Balanced Objectives
Our model harmonises immediate financial performance with long-term ethical practices.
Adaptable Framework
The CARE-PROFIT model is versatile, suitable for various industries and company sizes.